Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6500
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Launched January 2013
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S3300 was announced 11 months prior to the S6500 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S3300 grades against the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S6500
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon S3300
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S6500
S3300 | S6500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 has external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3300 against the S6500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and S6500 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and S6500.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S3300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128g (0.28 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $99 | $170 |